Tonight is my very last microbiology class! It was 8 weeks of cramming a whole lot of information into my head, but after tonight I am done! Because there is so much to pack in, the professor gave us the option to take it next week during the school’s spring break. I was planning to do that, but I think I know it as well as I’m going to, so I am taking the test tonight and I will be done!
I never got to blogging last night. And as far as dinner goes, there was nothing to blog. One of the things I am struggling with is the intense hunger of pregnancy. Unlike anything I have experienced before! On Tuesdays I have a chemistry lecture in the morning and then a 2-3 hour lab in the afternoon. I packed my usual snacks, but by the time I got home, I was ravenous. I ended up snacking my way from 4:30 to 5:30 and had no appetite at all for dinner.
On top of that I was an irritable, moody wife by the time I sat down with Dave for his dinner. Why???? I don’t know! These hormones are crazy and my wonderful husband deserves a medal for not committing me to the nearest loony bin! I have always been an emotional, sensitive person, but it feels like all of my emotions are amplified. An innocent conversation turned me into a weepy mess. Poor Dave doesn’t know what to say! Luckily, he’s read the pregnancy books so he knows that the crying and irritability are normal under the circumstances.
Normal or not, I will be glad when my hormones even out a bit. I’ve heard the second trimester is much better. I hope that means that the pimples will go away with the crying. And I hope that the general fat, bloated feeling will be replaced with a nice little rounded belly. Time will tell.
All of this bellyaching makes it sound like I’m not thrilled to be pregnant….and I am! But some days are a little rough. Today, on the other hand is much better. I haven’t felt sick, the exhaustion hasn’t set in yet, and I ran this morning, which always makes me feel better. I don’t run as far or as fast or for as long. But I am grateful I can still run…for now!
I am off to take my test shortly. But first I have to work my magic with my concealer so that I don’t walk into class looking like I have an infectious case of the Chicken Pox! I’m still open to any natural acne cures anyone might know of….. I am trying to get lots of veggies, hoping that those antioxidants and vitamins will help clear my skin. No luck so far, but the veggies sure are good….especially in a salad like I had for lunch.
Steamed spinach and broccoli slaw (mixed with Laughing Cow), with tomato, cucumber, artichoke, salmon, and dried cranberries. I’m ready to rock this test! Wish me luck!!
I remember those pregnancy days
One thing I have found helpful for acne is hydrogen peroxide – apply to the areas and look in the mirror – you can actually watch the whiteheads pop out – it helps kill the acne infection too – don’t get in your eyes though 
Oh great, the ragging hormones and moodiness are something I am NOT looking forward to! And, I thought the hunger didn’t start until late in the second semester?? Yikes.
I’m glad you finished your micro. class. whenever I was given the choice to take a test later, I always chose to take it earlier, JUST to get it over with. Seriously, worth it (as long as I had been studying..).
Have a nice day Shannon!!
I love reading about all of this. I promise you will look back on it with fond memories. And yes! The 2nd trimester is the BEST! You feel cute pregnant, have tons of energy, have a more normal appetite where food still tastes amazing, start feeling the baby in a cute not annoying/painful way, etc. Too bad it doesn’t last. LOL
I hope the test went well!
I’m sorry you’ve been so emotional. It must be tough to be feeling all these things you’ve never felt before and not knowing how you’ll feel from day to day. I wish I could give you a big hug! I’m sure the hormones will level out soon. Keep smiling…or try to
I hope your test went well!
I can only imagine what your emotions are doing – your body is going through some pretty big changes. Glad Dave is being so patient!
I’m sure things will get better – be patient!
I want to show your salad to Matt – he loves Salmon!
Those hormones sound tough! Hope things even out soon
Congrats on finishing the micro class. I know it is a relief to have it done and to also know you are that much closer to your degree. And I am sure your husband is prepared for all the good and the bad that goes along with pregnancy.
Yay for being done with Micro.
I have days that I truely miss school and days that I really don’t..
I hope you aced your test! I’m so glad that you are keeping us posted on your feelings (good and bad) during your pregnancy. I find it so interesting and can’t wait to experience the same feelings on my own. Dave is the best! I think it’s so cute that he’s read the pregnancy books.
Good luck with your test!
I bet your hormones will even out soon and you’ll feel great
Hey there, I only hope one day I’ll be in your shoes! I know it sounds weird, but I’m looking forward to all of the feelings during pregnancy – good and bad!
Luckily you have such a good guy to be there for you!! 
I think taking the test tonight is a good plan- why prolong it? haha.
I think it’s normal to be thrilled to be pregnant but also annoyed by all the goes along with it. I am always amused by people who claim to “LOVE” being pregnant. Really? Or do you just love that you are going to have a baby? I know I personally am not going to love being pregnant because I am definitely going to be an emotional mess. Plus, being hungry already makes me angry. Oh boy!
aw man, I hope the hormones calm down a bit! do they? oh well…it’s worth it!!